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Do a mineral have to be formed by a manufactured process to be considered a mineral?
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No, indeed the contrary. A mineral is defined as a "naturally occurring, homogeneous solid with a defined chemical composition and a highly ordered atomic arrangement." So, a material such as tungsten carbide which is only man-made (as far as I know), would not be classified as a mineral.
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What are two reasons petroleum is not considered a mineral?
1.) Is dirived from organic materials. 2.) Does not naturally occur in a crystalline form.
How does Beryl form?
Beryl is exclusively of a pegmatite mineral. When this pegmatite magma has a rich source of beryllium, the beryl crystals are formed. They are formed in high temperature veins by these beryllium bearing gas content.
What affects the type of igneous rock that is formed?
Mineral composition of the magma, Rate of cooling of the magma, Temperature of the magma, Presence of volatiles and Amount of water present in the magma.
How come cupcake is not considered a mineral?
A cupcake is not a naturally-occurring substance, with a specific chemical composition and crystal structure; Therefore, it is not a mineral. Its natural ingredients are minerals, though.Refer to the dictionary definition of a mineral below:Definition of Mineral-any of a class of substances occurring in nature, usually comprising inorganic substances, as quartz or feldspar, of definite chemical composition and usually of definite crystal structure, but sometimes also including rocks formed by these substances as well as certain natural products of organic origin, as asphalt or coal.-Dictionary.comActually- In accordance with the above definition-Most of the ingredients in a cupcake are not minerals either- They are not "naturally occurring" nor do most of them follow the definition of a mineral.Eggs, sugar, milk, flour, yeast... none of these are minerals.
What is the name of the tectonic process that has created many of the mountains in Middle and South America?
Most mountains are formed by convergent tectonic plate movements. In this process, tectonic plates crash into each other causing land masses to rise up out of the ground. These processes have formed many of the mountains in Central and South America.
A mineral must be formed by what process?
It is Manufactured Process
Do minerals have to be formed by a manufactured process to be considered a mineral?
No, indeed the contrary. A mineral is defined as a "naturally occurring, homogeneous solid with a defined chemical composition and a highly ordered atomic arrangement." So, a material such as tungsten carbide which is only man-made (as far as I know), would not be classified as a mineral.
What process in which mineral replaces previously formed cartilage is called?
This process is called ossification.
Are diamonds considered as a mineral?
Yes, diamonds are formed from carbon.
Are man made diamonds really minerals?
Manufactured diamonds are all formed from carbon, which is really a mineral.
What is the process in which mineral matter replaced previously formed cartilage is?
Ossification
Is a diamond considered a rock or mineral and why?
A rock is always mineral material. Diamond is formed from carbon -- a natural, organic material. A diamond is considered both a rock and a mineral, according to these definitions.
What is the process in which mineral matter replaces previously formed cartilage is called?
Ossification
How is feldspar formed?
. Feldspar is formed throught a process in witch immense heat and pressure over a mperiod of time turns to a mineral. This process usually happens in the mantle. The mineral can also form in natural places, and it makes up 60% of Earths crust. Feldspar can be formed almost anywhere.
Is petrol and coal a mineral?
Both diamond and coal are formed from the mineral carbon, each with a different molecular structure.
Is diamond considered as mineral?
Man-made diamonds are not considered natural because, by definition, a mineral must form by natural processes.
Coal like graphite is composed of carbon.Unlike graphite coal is formed from decayed once-living matter is it a mineral?
No, coal is not a mineral because a mineral has to be inorganic meaning that it can not be made by a life process.
